It’s the Day after Christmas… December 26, 2006

…and I’m severely jet-lagged. I’ve spent the past two days drifting in and out of consciousness whenever I’d find myself on a (relatively) horizontal surface.

Mercifully, this hasn’t taken anything away from the holiday festivities. The food, as only mom can make, has been excellent, and the presents have still been something to await with eager anticipation – both the giving and receiving, of course.

Personally, I’ve seen my share of the loot dwindle over the years, as godparents and aunts and uncles inevitably realize I’m not as cute as I looked as a child, and friends invariably fall out of touch with the passing of time. This year’s stash included a couple of video games (from my brother who, bless him, has decided to give me as many reasons not to graduate as possible), a new wallet (bestest gift ever!), and the chance to spend another Christmas where it matters the most.

In the grand scheme of the universe, I feel like the luckiest person alive.